A strong cold front is sweeping across Southeast Texas, bringing widespread rain, gusty winds and the potential for severe weather through Saturday.

A ground delay will be instituted Friday for more than four hours George Bush Intercontinental Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

A ground stop was issued at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby Airports due to staffing on Tuesday evening.

The Federal Aviation Administration issued the ground stop at two of Houston's airports Tuesday night due to staffing issues, according to a notice on the agency's website.

A ground stop was issued Thursday evening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to air traffic control staffing issues, according to the FAA.

A United Airlines passenger was arrested on Oct. 5 after allegedly trying to open a cabin door after landing. His attempt forced the plane to deploy its emergency slides at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston.

A highlight of the awards is Landry’s Seafood at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, named the nation’s Best Airport Sit-Down Restaurant.

The FAA previously warned that ground stops could be possible at both Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental Airports as a result of staffing issues caused by the ongoing government shutdown.

Some flights to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport were facing delays after equipment issues triggered a brief ground stop alert on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.